The return was not saved with the programming ... it was saved as a .tax2018 file and a PDF if you choose to save it that way. Search your computer for any tax files ending in .tax2018 and open it with the program then save a PDF with & without the worksheets. For safekeeping also save to a removable storage medium so you don't lose everything if the comp crashes.
Save a Backup Copy of Your Tax File
To save a backup copy of your tax data file (.tax file) that can be opened and read by TurboTax CD/Download software, you'll need to choose your TurboTax product:
Similar-sounding—but very different—is saving a copy of your tax return as a PDF file, which is like a picture or "snapshot" of your tax return that you can view or print.
PDF files cannot be opened or read by TurboTax software, which means they cannot be used for amending or troubleshooting calculation issues.
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Why should I save a PDF copy of my return?
Saving a copy of your return as a PDF (in addition to the proprietary tax data format TurboTax uses) lets you open, view, and print your return using the free Adobe Reader or Foxit Reader software.
This is a lifesaver if your tax data file gets corrupted or if you no longer have the TurboTax software to open it in. The government also accepts a paper-filed return printed from the PDF.
Please note that TurboTax PDF files cannot be "read" by the TurboTax software the way the tax data file can, which means they cannot be used for amending, troubleshooting calculation issues, or for full prior-year transfer capabilities.
For specific instructions, refer to the Related Information section, below.
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